Back 2 School: After School Snack

Today's post is by Dawn from Delectably Dawn! She's a coffee drinking, craft making, dinner cooking, soul searching, fun loving mama and wife. She has two beautiful girls, Bug and Spunk, and a son, Bubby. Dawn has been married for 5+ years to my wonderful husband, The Mister. She's type who  just does what she loves and loves what she does! Dawn loves meeting new people, so questions, messages and emails are always welcome!

After School Snack Plate
Guest post by Dawn

Having trouble finding a quick, healthy and interesting after school snack? Try making a "snack plate". It's easy, affordable and as versatile as you want to make it. All you need to do is pile the goodies on to the plate, cover with plastic wrap, then pull out the plate at snack time. Here are a five tips and foods I like to include on our snack plates:

1.) Sandwich bites:

• The best kinds of sandwiches would be peanut butter, cheese, or a meat and cheese combo.
• Cut each sandwich into small pieces.
• Don't use anything that's "wet" like jelly, mayonnaise, or tuna, on the sandwiches. The "wet" foods will make the bread soggy!

2.) Wraps:

• Instead of putting the sauce or dressing inside the wrap, offer it as a dip!

3.) Pre-cut fruits and vegetables:

• It's cheaper to buy the whole fruit and vegetables, then prepare it yourself.
• Use a 1 part lemon juice to 3 parts cold water "bath" as you are preparing fruits to prevent browning. Just toss them in the "bath as you slice them, then drain and place on the plate.

4.) Use small cookie cutters to create fun shapes with sandwiches, fruits vegetables and cheese.

5.) Get some Baker's Chocolate, melt it down and dip bananas in them for a sweet treat!

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